"How do we connect residents to theatres, dance companies, instructional opportunities within their community they might not even know about? The map with MATA came into play as a resource for riders showcasing all of the arts and culture assets in our county."

The Mid-South is rich in creative assets, but are we maximizing them to the best of our bottom line? Hear from Shelby County's first Arts & Culture Liaison, Nykesha Cole, and MATA's Chundra Smith on the recently unveiled MATA Arts & Culture Bus Route Map and more!

_This conversation is an excellent precursor to the Celebrate What's Right: Creative Economics conversation happening later this month. _

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• MATA Arts and Culture Map
• MATA
• Shelby County Government Arts and Culture
• Art for All
• Shelby County Nonprofit Committee
• Memphis Symphony Orchestra
• Iris Orchestra
• Young Actors Guild
• Cocoa, Cookies, and Holiday Cheer events
• Hattiloo Theatre
• Dixon Gallery and Gardens
• I Am A Man plaza and Historic Clayborn Temple
• Ida B. Wells Plaza
• Arts & Economic Prosperity Study 6 (AEP6)
• artsMemphis

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.